Needle-bath apparatus.



No. 833,527. EATENTEE OCT. 16 1906.

S.J.JAOKSON.

NEEDLE BATH APPARATUS.

APPLICATION I'I'LED .TULYZ'I, 1905.

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NEEDLE BATH APPARATUS.

APPLICATION FILED JULY 2'7, 1905.

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UNITED STATES SAMUEL J. JACKSON, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

NEEDLE-BATH APPARATUS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Oct. 16, 1906.

Application-filed July 27, 1995. Serial No. 271,528.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known-that I, SAMUEL J JACKSON, a citizenv of the United States,residing at New York, in the county of New York and State of New York,have invented new and useful Improvements in Needle Bath Apparatus, ofwhich the following is a specification.

My invention has relation to new and useful improvements inneedle-bathapparatus ofthe general type embodied inthe structure shownin the Letters Patent of the United States granted to me on the 7th dayof No vember, 1905, No. 803,598.

The primary object of the present invention is to provide an apparatusof the character mentioned which will be simple in construction,inexpensive to manufacture, and comparatively of light weight to renderit readily and conveniently portable.

Other objects and advantages derived from :the construction of theimprovements will be made apparent from the detailed description oftheinvention which follows.

The invention consists in providing in a needle-bath apparatus aplurality of independently-movable spraying-arms, each ha vingspraying-apertures throughout substantially its entire length, said armsbeing arranged one above the other andprojecting in opposite directionsand mounted to swing independently of each other to provide a cage-likestructure to receive the body of the bather and to be swung backout ofthe way when not in use. I

The invention further consists in providing aplurality ofhorizontally-disposed spraying, arms arranged one above the other-andextending in opposite directions to each other in staggered. relation,so that when folded together during such time as the apparatus isoutofuse they will take positions parallel to each other, whereby greatereconomy of space will be afforded than if the said arms were arrangeddirectly opposite to each other, in which case when the arms are foldedinwardly they might overlap and interfere with the free use of the tubin connection with which the apparatus is used.

I have fully and clearly illustrated my invention in the accompanyingdrawings, to be taken as a part of this specification, and wherein-Figure l is a perspective view of a needlebath apparatus embodying mypresent invention, the parts being in position assumed whentheapparatusis being used. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the apparatus, showing one pairof spraying-arms, the dotted lines in said figure indicating some of thevarious positions said arms may be caused tov assume when in and out ofoperative position. Fig. 3 is a front elevation of a part oftheapparatus, one of the valves for the arms being shown in section; andFig. 4 is a vertical central section through a slightly-modified form ofvalve connection for the spraying-arm.

Referring to the drawings, 1 desgnates a main supply-pipe arranged invertical position and supported in such position by upper and lowersupporting-brackets 2 3 of any approved-construction, secured to a wallor other suitable vertical surface, said supplypipebeing arrangedclosely adjacent a bathtub, in connection with which the apparatus isespecially constructed to be used. This supply-pipe 1 is of such lengthand is so arranged as to have its lower end terminate closely adjacentthe rim of a tub and its upper end extending to the proper height cal edfor by the uses to which the apparatus is put. Upon reference to thedrawings'it will be seenthat the supply-pipe 1 comprises a plurality ofsections 4, which are coupled together in longitudinal alinement bymeans of a plurality of cross-couplings 5, corresponding in number tothe number of pairs of spraying-arms .to be employed, the meeting endsof two adjacent sections being threaded into-opposite nipples 6 of saidcouplings in a Well-known manner.

The transverse or horizontal nipples 7 of the cross-couplings 5 are eachprovided with a horizontally-projecting pipe-section 8, having theirinner ends threaded in said nipples and extending opposite to each otherin longitudinal alinement, said pipe-sections being of equal length.Carried by the free end of each ofthe horizontal pipe-sectionsis' avalvecasing 9, arranged transversely of the pipesection and havingcommunication there with through a nipple l0 integral with the casing,said nipple being threaded onto the end of said pipe-section 8 in awell-known manner. The interior of the valve casing or shell is madetapering from end to end, as shown at 11, and in this casing isrotatably mounted a tapering turning plug 12, formed with a longitudinalpassage 13, opening through one end of said plugand terminating at itsother end at a point intermediate the ends of the plug, where itcommunicates with .the pipe-section 8 through a lateral opening theretoacross the vertical supply-pipe, as

14, which is adapted to register with the pas' sage through said pipe 8under certain conditions to be more fully stated hereinafter. The end ofthe turning plug 12 opposite to that through which the passage opensprojects beyond one end of the valve-casing and is threaded, as at 15,to receive a clampingnut 16, and upon said projecting portion isarranged a spring-washer 17, which engages said nut and the casing todraw the plug firmly to its seat,and thereby prevent leakage.

The end of the turning plug through which the passage 13 opens is formedwith a threaded socket 18 to receive anipple 19 on one end of ahorizontally-disposed spraying-arm 20, which is formed withsprayingapertures throughout substantially its entire length. Thisspraying-arm is rigidly connected to the turning plug 12, so that saidarm is provided with a jointed connection with the pipe-section 8, whichpermits said arm to be swung in a horizontal plane to project outwardlyat an angle to the pipe 8, so as to embrace the body of the bather, orto be swung back when not in use into substantial longitudinal alinementwith the pipe 8, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2, or swung parallelshown in full lines in Fig. 3. 7 It will be noted that in either of thepositions last referred to said arms will be moved entirely out of theway, so as not to interfere with the use of the tub in the usual manner.

It will be perceived upon reference to the drawings that thevalve-casings and turning plugs carried by the pipes 8 upon one side ofthe vertical supply-pipe are vertically reversed from those on theopposite side of said pipe, so that the spraying-arms on one side of thepipe swing in a plane below the pipes 8, while the arms on the otherside swing in a plane above said pipes, so that'the arms are staggeredwith relation to each other when moved to the folded position, as shownin Fig. 2, are permitted to pass each other without interference, and amore compact arrangement is assured when the arms are folded back thanif they swung in the same plane.

The spraying-arms are so connected to their respective turning plugsthat when moved to either take a position across the vertical pipe 1 orin substantially longitudinal alinement with the pipe-sections 8 saidplugs will be rotated to cut off communication between the pipes 8 andthe respective spraying-arms, but when moved at an angle to saidpipe-sections for use the plug will be turned to bring the opening 14into register with the end of the pipe 8, so that the water is permittedto flow into the spraying-arms and out through the apertures therein.

Means is provided for limiting the movement of the individualspraying-arms when swung to either of its non-spraying positions, saidmeans consisting in cutting away a por tion of the upper edge of thevalve-casing, as

at 21, to provide shoulders 22 and in pro viding the turning plug 11with a horizontally-projecting stop-pin 24, adapted to engage either ofsaid shoulders to limit the swinging movement of the arm in bothdirections.

In the drawings it will be seen that the spraying-arms are curved fromthe joint toward their ends in a horizontal plane, so that said armswhen swung horizontally into position for use will provide a cage-likestructure embracing the body of the bather.

It will also be perceived that the individual spraying-arms are entirelyindependent of each other in their movement, so that they may be readilyadjusted separately toward and from the body of the bather to render theapparatus readily applicable for use by different-sized persons, or, ifdesired, only one of said arms or any part of the whole number may beemployed. It is also apparent that the arms on but one side of thesupply-pipe may be used, if so desired.

' At a point just above its upper set of arms the supply-pipe 1 isprovided with a couplingiiipple 27, adapted to be engaged by the ends ofa pipe 28, which leads from any suitable water source, preferably one ofthe'spigots of a tub, in which case the pipe 28 is flexible. Located inthe pipe 1 beneath said nipple 27 and above the upper arm is ahand-operated valve 29, which controls the flow of water through thesupply-pipe to the needle-bath apparatus.

The needle-bath shown may have in connection therewith a showerattachment, which is provided by coupling to the upper end of the pipe 1a vertically-extending pipesection 30, having an overhanging arm 81,carrying at its free end a downwardly-discharging shower-rose 32,located centrally over the space embraced by the swinging arms when thelatter are in spraying position. A suitable valve 33 is located in saidpipe 30 to regulate and control the flow of water to the rose.

It will be seen that by the arrangement of the controlling-valves 29 and33 the shower and needle apparatus may be used independently of eachother or combined.

In Fig. 4 I have shown a modified form of valve, in which the end of theturn-plug 12 is closed, as at 33 and said plug is formed with .a lateralopening 34, surrounded by an intependently of each other in asubstantially horizontal plane and a supply-pipe with which said armscommunicate. y

2. A needle-bath apparatus embodying in its structure a plurality ofseparate and independent spraying-arms oppositely arranged in staggeredrelation, and mounted for swinging movement independently of each otherin a substantially horizontal plane, and a supply-pipe with which saidarms communicate.

37 A needle-bath apparatus comprising a,

plurality of oppositely-arranged, horizontally swinging spraying armsjournaled one above the other, said arms being independently movable toassume a position whereby to provide a cage-like structure in which abather may stand, and a supply-pipe movement in substantially ahorizontal plane, said arms being independent of each other in theirswinging movement, and a supply-pipe with which said horizontal pipescommunicate.

6. A needle-bath apparatus embodying in its structure a plurality ofoppositely-disposed horizontal pipes arranged one above the other, and aspraying-arm journaled on each of said pipes for swinging movement insubstantially a horizontal plane, said arms beingindependent of eachother in their 45 swin mg movement, and a supply-pipe with whic saidhorizontal pipes communicate.

7. A needle-bath apparatus embodying in its structure a plurality ofoppositely-disposed horizontal pipes arranged vertically one above theother, a vertically-disposed turning plug in each pipe to control thepassage therethrough, and a horizontal sprayingarm connected to eachplug and adapted to. have communication therethrough with the horizontalpipe, said arms being independently movable in a horizontal plane to assumea position to form a cage-like structure in which a bather maystand, in which position the plugs are rotated to establishcommunication between said pipes and arms, and a supply-pipe with whichsaid arms communicate.

8. A needle-bath apparatus embodying in its structure a verticalsupply-pipe, oppositely-disposed horizontal pipes connected thereto andarranged vertically one above the other, and a spraying-arm journaled onthe end of each pipe for swinging movement in a horizontal plane, saidarms being independent of each other in their swinging movements.

9. A needle-bath apparatus embodying in its structure a support, aplurality of spraying-arms journaled on said support one above the otheron opposite sides thereof, said arms being capable of swinging movementon their journals independent of each other in a substantiallyhorizontal plane, whereby a cage-like structure may be formed of varyingtransverse diameter from top to bottom.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in presence of twosubscribing witnesses.

SAMUEL J. JACKSON. Witnesses:

ARCHIBALD B. BEITH, GEO. P. HAMILTON.

